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Computing courses for teachers

Discover our range of professional development courses, designed to help you teach computing. Courses cover key stages 1 to 4 and cater for all levels of knowledge.

Choose how and when you want to learn, through face to face, online, or live remote training.

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We offer financial support to state-funded schools and colleges across England, including subsidies to support supply cover for continuing professional development.

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Adapted teaching and effective learning interventions in secondary computingCP448

Develop an evidence-informed approach to education recovery over a sustained period, securing the computing education of young people following a period of great disruption.

Live remote training 30 January 10:30—30 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Algorithms and programming in key stage 1CP019

Explore the fundamentals of algorithms and programming in key stage one. Explore progression, pedagogy and how to develop computational thinking skills.

Exeter 3 June 10:30—3 June 2025

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Programming Algorithms Key stage 1 Teach primary computing certificate

Assessment and progression in KS3 computingCP212

For Key Stage 3 computing teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the key formative and assessment strategies needed in key stage 3 and beyond, including strategies relating to programming.

6 March 10:00—6 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Teach secondary computing certificate

Assessment of primary computingCP007

Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range.

Exeter 29 January 09:30—29 January 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Behaviour for learning in a computing environment - short courseCP468

For secondary teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers generic behavior for learning strategies, including managing own behaviours, rules routines, recognition reward and interventions and links them it back to their use in a computing environment.

Live remote training 24 April 17:00—24 April 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Computing for specialist teachers of autistic studentsCP291

Plan and teach an effective computing curriculum for students with autism in a specialist setting.

1 May 11:30—1 May 2025

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Practical work Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach primary computing certificate Teach secondary computing certificate

Computing Quality Framework – driving change within your secondary school - short courseCP406

Find out how to use the Computing Quality Framework to support your secondary school needs to drive a high-quality computing education.

Live remote training 12 December 16:00—12 December 2024
Live remote training 6 March 16:00—6 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Developing and supporting programming within your primary school- face to faceCP003

Ensure progression in programming, using effective approaches within your school.

Exeter 21 November 09:30—21 November 2024

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Programming Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE - remoteCP426

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

Live remote training 4 December 09:30—4 December 2024
Live remote training 11 December 09:30—11 December 2024

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Foundation knowledge of computer science for KS3 and GCSE (face to face)CP226

For computer science teachers who are new or existing to the subject. This CPD covers the foundation subject knowledge required to teach the computing programme of study.

9 June 11:00—9 June 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Getting started in Year 6 - short courseCP467

Explore how to teach computing in Year 6 using the Teach Computing Curriculum

Live remote training 13 November 14:00—13 November 2024
Live remote training 27 November 14:00—27 November 2024

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Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Higher attainment in computer science - meeting the challenges of the exams - remoteCP439

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science, look at how students should tackle exam questions and use key resources such as moderator reports, how retrieval and interleaving can be used and mapping progression from KS3 to KS4.

Live remote training 20 March 10:30—20 March 2025

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Leadership Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in your schoolCP255

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in implementing the Teach Computing Curriculum in their own school.

Exeter 30 April 10:30—30 April 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to primary computing - face to faceCP004

For primary computing teachers who are new to the subject or its leadership. This CPD covers the whole computing curriculum at an introductory level, looking at computer science, programming, information technology and digital literacy.

Exeter 20 January 09:30—20 January 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Impact of technology Programming Safety & Security Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Introduction to programming for A Level Computer ScienceCP517

During this course you'll learn new programming techniques to enable you to be able to teach programming at A Level.

15 May 11:30—15 May 2025

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Programming Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

KS4 computing for all - face to faceCP207

This action-oriented professional development course explores the options available to computing teachers in different school contexts

23 January 10:00—23 January 2025
8 May 11:00—8 May 2025

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Cross curricular Leadership Impact of technology Safety & Security Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Leading primary computing - module 1 - face to faceCP008

Essential knowledge for primary computing subject leaders. Improve your understanding of the role and the subject. Identify where your school is now and plan for improvements.

Exeter 12 March 09:30—12 March 2025

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Leadership Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Maths in computer science - remoteCP434

Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, during this course you’ll explore the foundational topics at the heart of mathematics and computer science.

Live remote training 5 June 11:30—5 June 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Data & information Mathematics Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short courseCP252

Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

Exeter 5 February 15:00—5 February 2025

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Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer systems Programming Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration - remoteCP423

Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

Live remote training 27 February 16:00—27 March 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration - face to faceCP223

Develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language.

26 June 11:00—26 June 2025

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Programming Key stage 3 Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing - remoteCP463

Develop your Python programming skills by exploring advanced programming techniques then implementing and testing these in a working solution.

Live remote training 12 June 11:30—12 June 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Python programming: working with data - remoteCP433

In this course you’ll learn about data types, and how data structures are manipulated in Python programs.

Live remote training 3 April 11:30—3 April 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

An understanding of algorithms is fundamental to success in GCSE computer science this course will teach you how algorithms manipulate data to achieve desired aims.

Live remote training 6 February 10:30—6 February 2025

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Algorithmic thinking Key stage 4 KS3 and GCSE subject knowledge certificate

Supporting GCSE computer science students at grades 1-3CP478

Explore how to improve attainment in Computer Science for students working towards grades 1 - 3.

Live remote training 13 March 10:30—13 March 2025

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Leadership Practical work Algorithmic thinking Computer networks Computer systems Data & information Programming Safety & Security Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Systems architecture in A Level computer scienceCP505

During this course you'll explore the structure of the internal components of a computer system. In addition you'll explore the von Neumann architecture and fetch-execute cycle.

Live remote training 21 November 13:00—21 November 2024
Live remote training 28 November 13:00—28 November 2024

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Computer systems Data & information Computing Post 16 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science pedagogy for programming - face to faceCP242

Building on your prior subject knowledge of programming, this CPD helps teachers to teach others how to become effective programmers.

22 May 11:30—22 May 2025

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Programming Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Teaching GCSE computer science: improving student engagement - remoteCP447

Improve student engagement in your GCSE computer science lessons by developing your classroom pedagogy.

Live remote training 5 June 11:30—5 June 2025

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Impact of technology Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Using micro:bits to collect data in school surveysCP014

Explore how to use the micro:bit device to collect data through surveys which can be carried out in your school

Exeter 13 May 16:00—13 May 2025

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Physical Computing Kit Computing Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate